Frolic Friday #9: Walkabout Edition

Today’s Frolic Friday is dedicated to putting your best foot forward! Let’s get out there and explore the nature nearby, or expand our range a bit and see what nature has in store farther away from “the nest.” After a busy week, there is nothing better than stretching your legs and letting some time outdoors restore your body, mind, and spirit — for kids and adults alike. So, leave the MP3 players at home and let’s get going!

Why not…

Go on a scent hike with the kids. There are so many things in bloom right now — count the number of different scents you detect in your neighborhood or favorite park;

For older kids, have them draw a map of your neighborhood with a walking route marked off in red and lead you or a group of friends on a fun walkabout. If old enough, they can replace the route markings with clues and then your walk becomes a mystery to solve, too; or

All good ideas. We have a great trail system here in Northern Michigan, and I don’t take nearly enough advantage of it. I think we’re meant to have rain tomorrow, but I could go walking in the rain. That can be fun.